SCPD chief pleased with side-by-side compliance

By Roger Lanse

In June of 2018, the Silver City Town Council approved a notice of intent ordinance

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Wizard of Id Comic for March 6, 2021

wizmar06

BY: Mick Mastroianni and Johnny Hart

B.C. Comic for March 6, 2021

bcmar06

BY: Mason Mastroianni, Mick Mastroianni, and Johnny Hart

New Mexico's Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Virtual Town Hall

The New Mexico State Parks Division is currently preparing its five-year update of the State

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Transformative Investment in Early Childhood Education Passes Senate Committee

Allocates millions in sustained funding for New Mexico’s youngest

Santa Fe, N.M. – A Joint

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New Mexico’s Veterans Encouraged to Enroll In Both the VA and DOH COVID-19 Vaccine Programs

SANTA FE--“We are asking New Mexico’s veterans to register for both the New Mexico Department of

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Legislation to Prevent Sexual Misconduct in New Mexico Schools Unanimously Advances in Senate

Establishes ‘affirmative consent’ as the standard for sexual activity and creates a task force on

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New Mexico Writers annual grant program

We're happy to share important news for New Mexican writers:

New Mexico Writers is a nonprofit

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Traffic Report for week of March 7 to 14, 2021

In all construction zones, motorists are asked to reduce speed, obey posted signs, and use extreme

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Roundup at the Roundhouse 030421

Friday, March 5, 2021

WHAT'S HAPPENING
NM STATE AUDITOR WILL INVESTIGATE GROCERY GATE--THE

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Ice Fishing Closed at Lake Maloya at Sugarite Canyon State Park

Deteriorating Ice Conditions Deemed Unsafe for Ice Fishing

New Mexico State Parks, a Division of

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Heinrich Congratulates New Mexico U.S. Senate Youth Program Delegates

WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 5, 2021) – U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) congratulated and met

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Invasive Zebra Mussels Found in Aquarium “Moss Ball” Product in Pet and Aquarium Supply Stores

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and other wildlife agencies around the

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The New Mexico Film Office Announces Better Call Saul To Begin Production on its Sixth and Final Season 

SANTA FE, N.M. – The New Mexico Film Office announced today that the AMC Networks acclaimed

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New Mexico COVID-19 update: 306 new cases, totaling 186,460

Eighteen additional COVID-19 deaths

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials on Friday

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Legislation to Support Reentry into Employment Passes House

New exclusions include juvenile adjudications & convictions dismissed, pardoned or expunged

Santa

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Early Probation Release Bill Passes House

Reduces overwhelming caseloads, incentivizes good behavior, and frees up resources for high-risk

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Enhanced Renter Protections Pass House 

Safeguards include banning rental termination during a declared emergency 

Santa Fe, N.M. – Amidst an ongoing

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Tri-City police department blotters – Mar. 1 through Mar. 4, 2021

Bayard Police Department

Monday, Mar. 1

Suspicious vehicle
Diamond Street
Caller advised a brown

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Grant County Sheriff's Office blotter – Mar. 1 through Mar. 4, 2021

Monday, Mar. 1

Criminal damage to property
Don Juan's Burrito
Caller advising his sign was

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Silver City Police Department blotter – Mar. 1 through Mar. 4, 2021

Monday, Mar. 1

Domestic disturbance
E. Dorothy Street
Caller advised that a named female hit a

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Boston Hill Safeguarding Project presented at public virtual meeting 022521

By Mary Alice Murphy

On Feb. 25, 2021, representatives of several state and federal agencies and

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Wizard of Id Comic for March 5, 2021

wizmar05

BY: Mick Mastroianni and Johnny Hart

B.C. Comic for March 5, 2021

bcmar05

BY: Mason Mastroianni, Mick Mastroianni, and Johnny Hart

Waived Liquor License Fees Headed to Governor’s Desk

Provides relief for restaurants & other hospitality businesses hard hit by the pandemic

Santa Fe,

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